The blue, 10' L-4E6S Star Quad XLRM to XLRF Microphone Cable from Canare is especially designed for handheld microphone applications in live sound, rehearsals and other situations. In addition to mic-level signals, the cable can also be used to carry line-level signals such as for connecting your mixer to power amps.

The L-4E6S Star Quad cable features a 4-conductor design that is engineered to substantially reduce vulnerability to electromagnetic and radio frequency interference when compared with 2-conductor cables. It uses 21 AWG copper wire which features cross-linked, flexible irradiated polyethylene insulation, which is designed to maintain maximum frequency response and to be more heat resistant than ordinary polyethylene. It also utilizes braided copper shielding which is designed for greater noise rejection and durability than spiral shielding.

The cable also includes cotton filler which is in place to help to cut down handling noise. This can be beneficial in handheld microphone applications in which the cable may be subject to a substantial amount of movement.

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Jeremiah from
Love the color codingSam Mallery who makes a lot of technical videos for B&H recommended these videos at his blog (what to get for an audio professional). The manufacture seems top notch and I love the ability to match mics to my mixer using color coded cables. And hey, who doesn't like a little color. Ask me in five years how durable they are, but the specs are top notch and the components name brand. I'd rather not worry about my cables on a shoot.

Date published: 2015-04-15

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James from
Great cable but watch out for the color if visible to cameraThe cables function well as do all the Canare cables. The only issue I noticed is that when I used the color coded cables to my mics, when the mic stand showed in the video the combination of the red and blue cables made the stand extremely noticeable due to the intense purple color that resulted from the red and blue in proximity. I won't use anything but black in any area that might be visible to the camera again.

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Adam from
Gets the job doneThis charger is good, but not great. The indicator light is only ever red or green, meaning there is no indication of charging progress (blinking patterns, different colors, etc). The interchangeable plate that it comes with tends to come off with the battery, which is a result of poor design. I appreciate that the plate is removable, but I wish it would attach more firmly.

Date published: 2017-02-28

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Charles from
Great Backup Cable for Sound MixersI find the length on this just right for Sound Mixers that are also the Boom Op and have the bag on them. I wear this cord from the mixer over my shoulder to the boom pole and it's a good length that doesn't get in the way too much. I use this cable as a backup in case my coiled cable goes out.

Date published: 2017-02-06

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Gabe from
Solid cord. Does what it should, and well.Great cord. I use it for my Rode NT5 mics recording live shows and some in-studio performances. Have never had trouble with line noise, or faulty connectors. Plus with the white and gray ones I got, they never get mixed up and accidentally taken.

Date published: 2015-04-30

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Charles from
Perfect XLR CableThis cable does exactly what I need it to do, running from a shotgun microphone / boom pole to my recorder. It connects easily, makes no noise, and its blue!Note: 10 feet doesn't seem that long for cords, but in my case it works perfectly.

Date published: 2015-01-02

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Adam from
The best cable for video productionI use this cable for booming when I have my recorder hanging around my neck. The cable is flexible and easy to coil. The connectors are solid and can be color-coded with the Neutrik XXR color coding rings.